# Software Engineer - Integrations

**Company:** [Mark43](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/mark43)
**Location:** Manchester, United Kingdom
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** £50k – £80k/yr
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, REST APIs, Webhooks, Message Queues, SQL, MySQL, Data Pipelines, Distributed Systems, CI/CD, Observability, Cloud-Native Practices
**Posted:** 2026-06-26

> Build and scale backend integrations between a public-safety platform and mission-critical third-party systems using APIs, data pipelines, messaging, and event-driven workflows. The role requires 3+ years of software engineering experience and hybrid work from the Manchester office.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Lead full lifecycle development of integrations connecting the Mark43 platform with external systems such as 911 call centers, state databases, evidence systems, and other services.
- Make architectural decisions and build scalable, maintainable solutions using REST APIs, message queues, and event-driven workflows.
- Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and partner technical teams to define reliable API contracts and integration patterns.
- Improve coding standards and participate in code reviews.
- Contribute to integration testing strategies, observability, and dashboards for monitoring operational data flows.
- Promote best practices for performance, security, and error handling in distributed systems.
- Participate in sprint planning, roadmap discussions, and technical strategy across the integrations team.

## Requirements
- 3+ years of professional software engineering experience focused on backend services, distributed systems, and system integrations.
- Experience designing and operating APIs, webhooks, or asynchronous messaging systems.
- Experience with technologies such as Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, RESTful services, SQL, MySQL, and data pipelines.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional partners.
- Authorization to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
- Ability to work at least three days per week from the Manchester office.

## Nice to Have
- Experience in public safety, government software, or regulated domains.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, observability tooling, and cloud-native practices.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Target base annual salary of £50k–80k, plus bonus opportunity, company stock options, and benefits.
- 28 days of holiday plus UK bank holidays.
- Private medical, dental, and vision insurance through AXA Health and BUPA.
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers, plus a ramp-back programme.
- Income protection at 75% of salary and death-in-service cover at 4x salary.
- Pension through Nest with a 3% employer contribution.
- Gym reimbursement for employees and partners.
- Home-office equipment allowance.
- Claude Code Enterprise and ChatGPT Enterprise licences.
- Spring Health membership with therapy and mental wellness tools.
- One-month paid sabbatical after five years.
- Biannual hackathons and a learning budget.

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